The Conformist is my top movie of all time. I am so glad to come across people who realise its worth. I think visually Peter Greenaway gets it right - not so much his plots/themes/dialogue - Prospero's Books & The Draughtsman's Contract impressed me.

I would have to agree with Manhattan and Stardust Memories but those are American, No?

so..

I AM CUBA has to be the most visually stunning import film I have ever seen. the camera work is nothing like you have ever seen. I had heard this about a million times before I saw it and even with all the build up I was still STUNNED.

Hello, had to mention this movie:Pred Dozdot (Before the Rain) is a stunning masterpiece from Macedonian Writer/Director Milcho Manchevski. Winner of 1994 Venice Film Festival, Golden Lion. It is a collaboration between French, English and Macedonian actors.I stole this bit as I think it is a perfect brief summary:"GREAT AND TIMELY FILM.A timely film about the troubled balkan region, specifically Macedonia, told from three different perspectives. It jumps about chronologically so you must pay attention, but a very stirring portrayal of how life in Macedonia deteriorated when a man returns to the village of his youth."If you want to see a film that is the least unpredictable and want to witness the beautiful and distinct landscape of this country and their people, this film is a gem. It will satisfy even the toughest critic.It's the only Macedonian movie that has had such a huge recognition (EVER), and I'd love to hear what other people (that have seen it) think.

Not many people have heard of it, weird for a film that has won an award in Venice.